general officer
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of general officer
An Americanism dating back to 1635–45
Example Sentences
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Feinberg picked a new class of portfolio managers from the general officer corps to oversee particularly expensive weapons programs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Officials said the verdict marks the first court-martial and conviction of a general officer in the Air Force’s 75-year history.
From Washington Post • Apr. 23, 2022
“Today marks the first time an Air Force general officer has been held responsible for his heinous actions,” the woman’s attorney Ryan Guilds, said in a statement, the Dayton Daily News reported.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2022
In 1979, Mr. Powell, then 42, was promoted to one-star general, becoming the youngest general officer in the Army at the time.
From New York Times • Oct. 18, 2021
"I am a general officer," said Napoleon, "going the rounds to ascertain if all is safe."
From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, vol 1-98, 1850-1899 None by Harper, Various (magazine)
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